Eleanor is a Policy Manager in Ofcom’s Online Safety Group, working on age assurance. She played a key role in the development of Ofcom's Guidance on highly effective age assurance and the Protection of Children Codes.

Paula Sussex is the CEO of OneID®, the UK's only provider of bank-verified digital identity services. Under her leadership, OneID® aims to make the digital world safer by enabling individuals to verify their identities online securely and seamlessly. Paula brings extensive experience from both public and private sectors, having previously served as CEO of the Student Loans Company and held senior roles at CGI, Atos Consulting, and KPMG. Her vision is to establish OneID® as a cornerstone of the UK's digital infrastructure, promoting trust and security online.

George Billinge is founder of illuminate Tech, a mission-driven research and advisory firm working to cultivate a safer, more trusted internet. Founded by former members of Ofcom’s Online Safety Group, Illuminate Tech work to lower the barriers to compliance and support the responsible design of tech platforms. Combining deep technical expertise in age assurance and digital identity technologies with nuanced insight into the digital regulatory landscape, they believe that committing to safety-by-design isn’t just the right thing to do: it can also be a core component of building a trusted brand.

Iain Corby is the Executive Director of the Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA), the global trade body for suppliers of privacy-preserving age assurance technologies. He leads the AVPA's efforts to promote interoperable, privacy-focused age verification and estimation solutions. Corby also serves as project manager for the EU-funded euCONSENT initiative, which aims to establish cross-border age checks and parental consent mechanisms across the EU, EEA, and UK. With a background in management consulting, public policy, and digital safety, he is a prominent advocate for creating an age-aware internet.

Simon brings extensive experience from working at the highest levels of UK and international government. With a focus on influencing policy and ensuring the needs of members are represented to key decision-makers, Simon plays a key role in expanding ODDA's influence and supporting its diverse membership.